Anbernic RG35XX SPRetro / Emulation
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Anbernic RG35XX SP
Anbernic · Released Jun 2024 · XX Series
A nostalgic Game Boy Advance SP-style clamshell that folds shut to protect its screen, nailing everything up to PS1 with superb custom-firmware support.
8.3
out of 10
$70
Launch price $75
Pros
- +Charming Game Boy Advance SP clamshell design
- +Folding shell protects the screen
- +Excellent custom firmware support
- +Very affordable
Cons
- −No analogue sticks
- −Tops out around PS1/N64
- −Only 1GB RAM
What can it play?
Emulation performance by platform, based on real-world testing.
Full speedPlayableLimitedNot supported
Game Boy AdvanceFull speed
SNESFull speed
Sega GenesisFull speed
PlayStation 1Full speed
Nintendo 64Playable
PlayStation PortableLimited
Nintendo DSLimited
Full specifications
Hardware
- Chipset (SoC)
- Allwinner H700
- CPU
- Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53, 1.5GHz
- GPU
- Mali-G31 MP2
- RAM
- 1GB LPDDR4
- Storage
- 64GB microSD (OS)
- Weight
- 220 g
- Dimensions
- 84 x 82 x 33 mm (closed)
- Cooling
- Passive
Display
- Size
- 3.5″
- Resolution
- 640x480
- Panel
- IPS LCD
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Touchscreen
- No
Battery & Connectivity
- Battery
- 3300 mAh
- Real-world life
- ~7 hours
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 5
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 4.2
- Ports
- USB-C, 3.5mm headphone, microSD (x2), Mini HDMI
- Expandable storage
- Yes (microSD)
Controls
- Analog sticks
- 0
- D-pad
- Yes
- Face buttons
- Yes
- Analog triggers
- No
- Gyroscope
- No
- Hall effect sticks
- No
Software & custom firmware
Ships with: Linux (Anbernic stock)
Custom firmware
Our verdict
Value9.4
Build8.6
Screen8.3
Performance6.5
The RG35XX SP channels the beloved Game Boy Advance SP with a folding clamshell that protects the 3.5-inch 4:3 screen and slips easily into a pocket. Built on the proven Allwinner H700, it handles GBA, SNES, Genesis and PS1 with ease and enjoys first-class muOS, Knulli and Rocknix support. There are no analogue sticks and it runs out of steam past N64, but as a pocketable, screen-protecting retro companion it is delightful.